On Tuesday, October 9 the University of Iowa College Republicans decided to endorse the anti 21 ordinance movement.  College Republicans feel that a 21 ordinance is not in the best interest for its members, UI students, or the city of Iowa City. This is due to safety issues it would cause by transfering drinking traffic from downtown to throughout the city as a result increasing the number of house parties.  This could result in an even greater rise of sexual assualts on campus. 

College Republicans also feel that the ordinance will hurt the town economically due to so many bars depending on a cover charge, the loss of about half its costumers could close some locations.  The ordinance would also effect job levels and other businesses downtown due to slower night traffic.

As a result of the group's feelings, the UI College Republicans will get actively involved in the campaign against the 21 ordinance.  College Republicans will team up with University Democrats to stop this ordinance and get people educated and registered to vote.

We invite you to join us in fighting against the 21 ordinance by registering to vote on our website and going out to the polls on November 6.